In August 2015, Prime Minister Tony Abbott reversed a ban on the import of the A110 lever-action shotgun. This reversed a six-month ban of the gun that the government had enacted in July 2015. Gun rights advocates argue that the gun should not be banned since it is not semi-automatic and widely used by law-abiding hunters and farmers. Anti-gun activists of the gun argue that it is too similar to a semi-automatic weapon since a modified version can fire eleven rounds in eleven seconds and lifting the ban could lead to mass shootings.
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All guns can be 3d printed so all laws will eventually be useless
@4ZQXCQF4yrs4Y
Whatever keeps me and my lovers alive
The biggest killer of citizens with weapons are governments. Guns have a place however I question the need for rapid fire weapons... I am a sporting shooter!
instead of completely banning, have more intense restrictions and make it harder to gain a licence for this specific gun.
@4T6TNQD4yrs4Y
Bullets only purchased at police stations
One gun being banned simply won't change a thing
@B32DK5N3wks3W
No, but ensuring appropriate checks are done and regular auditing of weapons of this kind should be implemented
@99HPQBJ2yrs2Y
no but they should only be used on farms or ranges not in public spaces and people must have a license specialised to the shotgun
@8C7B22B5yrs5Y
no as its real life fortnite
Yes but for hunting preposes only.
@99DK7JK2yrs2Y
Yes, except if the importer and the person owning this firearm has a legitimet reason.
The Adler A110 and other lever-action shotguns should be placed in the same category as pump-action shotguns.
@B3MLH2K5 days5D
All Gus can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Guns need to be regulated and owners should be subjected to psychological tests and have valid reason for owning and have policies and procedures for keeping.
@B2YS89Q4wks4W
Should farmers etc find this type of gun useful, they should be able to apply for it. Approval to own such a gun should looked at on a case by case basis. If approved to own or handle such a gun it could be shown on their Gun License.
No, and re-legalise firearms use and adopt a 2nd Amendment like policy where the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
@98T4QY62yrs2Y
the police should be able to have it but not the public
@98SZN6D2yrs2Y
This gun should be re-classified as a Category-C firearm.
@98SVK582yrs2Y
It shouldn't be banned but it should only be used in certain areas and the user must past strict requirements to own a gun.
Depends on where these guns are being imported for example if they are given to the military that would be okay.
@B34C37X3wks3W
probably, i’ve no knowledge or interest in firearms, so don’t feel i can make a fully informed decision
@B34657D3wks3W
Gun laws should be stricter but farmers do need them to protect their stock unless we reduce fox numbers and stricter control on dogs.
@B33ZG2T3wks3W
Citizens should be allowed to own guns and carry a license, however, only stored in secured locations such as firing ranges with high security, and bullets purchased only from police departments or similar.
@B2WGS2X4wks4W
No, it poses no greater threat that a button or lever release shotgun which is already in circulation in Australia. It should fall under the same regulations, of only being available to c class licence holders, or those with an accessibility related issues
@B2FW4JX2mos2MO
I don’t really know, but don’t think Guns are a good idea. What would be its purpose? If its not got a legitimate working purpose then no
@9ZR2LN54mos4MO
Yes, but Australia should heavily increase civilian and military weapons production, veterans and their descendants should be allowed to keep their military weapons and gun restrictions should be lowered
No, but I believe the gun laws should be reevaluated and enforced to ensure all gun users have the correct firearms licenses and understand the laws.
@9WJZJ765mos5MO
No, but there should be a gun registrar and should be highly monitored for what is being used for IE - farming
The existing licencing should be amended for that mecanisim and rounds to D class restrict there use. To proffessional use only.
@9W7FMBV5mos5MO
Yes but if should follow standard weapons procedures to ensure a person cannot commit violent acts with it.
@9W7BLMR5mos5MO
No, as long as there is a comprehensive permit process in order to obtain the shotgun, and can only be obtained by certain people in very specific industries that find it necessary to possess this shotgun. If this is not possible to put in place, yes, the import of this weapon should be banned.
@9W2SMH65mos5MO
farmers should be allowed to carry firearms such as this but nobody without a set amount of land and no licence
@9VYT3NC5mos5MO
This gun should be allowed back under certain circumstances and more complexed tests and other ways to make sure that the gun is not used in illegal ways as well as safer gun safes.
@9V655LG5mos5MO
No, but to make it safe for the public guns such as Adler A110 lever-action shotgun can be bought if people complete background tests and checks.
@9TRR3L26mos6MO
No, banning increases risk of crime and misuse, but implement regulations, safety checks and added licensing
@9TQPHWX6mos6MO
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@9SRG25V6mos6MO
it should only be accessible to high authority personnel with at least 5 years with a gun license, and must have no criminal record
@9SQ56QG6mos6MO
Ensure that each person who will be using the gun to require a gun license, as well as running background checks on who they are and why they will require the use of this gun.
no as long as there are very strict rules for them and that they can only be accessed by those with authority to do so, and only used when needed
@9RGNHYZ8mos8MO
Yes, but there should be a limit and security regulations concerning other guns being transported e.g. monitoring the ones that go in the country
@9LZMC5310mos10MO
Yes, but only to people that don’t have a licence and a real reason to own it. If the owner has a licence and is legally allowed to own it, they should be able to keep it (e.g: people from military and police officers)
@9LRVTHS11mos11MO
It depends whether its a gun used for hunting. If so There are still other guns that are better for it so overrall i dont see a reason to why.
@9K8TZN2New Liberal1yr1Y
No, I would rather see a program to make all 16 - 20yos gun literate and on that basis as well as national defence a limited acceptable list of guns be identified and all else banned.
Only if the import is handled by trustworthy people who pose no risk to harming the country by a mass shooting.
@9JKG8RG1yr1Y
We should allow firearms as long as people are licensed to use them for hunting, sport or self defense.
yes, as long as you have your gun licence and you are not going to be doing mass shooting or being irresponsible
@9GCGPFW1yr1Y
No, and alter the national firearms agreement to allow for less restrictions on types of firearms for sport. Also put in place specific amendments for non lethal firearms such as air soft and BB guns which have legitimate uses but are banned from the national blanket ban on firearms.
not completely but for farmers with no criminal record and who have a gun License and no major mental health conditions as there are existing fire arms and existing shotguns that have a faster fire rate and are more of a risk this specific weapon I can see a use in farming unlike the existing bullpump rifles and full auto weapons
The stance of the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun should be allowed but its distribution should not be for civilian use with exemption from farmers and other agricultural workers in that field who may need a firearm to protect livestock/produce.
@9FSK5S21yr1Y
This firearm poses no more of a threat than other legalised shotguns, weaker or simpler firearms do not matter if the user is more proficient, experienced and/or resourceful. I firmly believe that the Adler A-110 lever action shotgun should only be used for animal hunting/eradication purposes as it is effective for extermination on private land against invasive fauna that are destructive to the Australian Ecosystem.
@9FKBR581yr1Y
No, maintain checks and balances to make sure the individual purchasing it has legitimate reasons to do so.
@9FGQNJB1yr1Y
only to licesed gun owners
@9FFS62Y1yr1Y
I think that it should be heavily restricted but should still be aloud to very trusted individuals or businesses
@9FCVMQX1yr1Y
Yes unless the recipient of the firearm is trusted, licensed and has no prior record of violence or mental health issues
@9F963PW1yr1Y
Needs specific regulation for certain users
No guns should be allowed at all.
No, just make the modification illegal
@9D8BLZMLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
No, but require psychological tests on those who purchase it
@9D4349KLiberal National2yrs2Y
there should be a licencing for people to use them for a good reason, like on farms
@9BT3SGH2yrs2Y
No, and completely revoke the firearms ban along with legalising even full auto firearms, adopt a 2nd Amendment-like policy, the right to keep and bear arms must never be infringed.
@9BPBL8Z2yrs2Y
Yes but only for legal purposes
@99ZMW4R2yrs2Y
No, we should reverse the firearms ban, and adopt a policy akin to the wording of the 2nd Amendment. The right to keep and bear arms should never be infringed upon.
@99VP73Y2yrs2Y
Yes, it holds danger to those around it.
@99TSRH32yrs2Y
As long as people are storing them safely and there’s education on proper practices, I don’t care one way or the other
@966W6K9One Nation2yrs2Y
No, as long as everyone is checked before purchasing a gun. With no criminal history and no mental health issues.
@96JHP9R2yrs2Y
People need to hunt but no gun violence
@B35YNST3wks3W
Firearms of all types should be heavily regulated but properly vetted and licensed people should be able to buy a variety of firearms
@B35C6BYOne Nation3wks3W
I reckon guns should only be owned by police officers, swat teams, etc. So pretty much just people who work in forces or whatever, and that actually need the gun. This is because if random people just own guns, populations would go down because of some unnecessary murders, and I am sure there would be lots of other problems along with all the deaths.
@9SNTPBX7mos7MO
farmers have other guns they can use but this gun is effective for mass shootings but also what is to stop them from using another gun
@9S6SXD67mos7MO
No, criminals can always get guns. Even sometimes heavier variants like fully-automatic 5.56/7.62 weapons or RPG-7 launchers and similar explosives
Yes but with mental health checks frequently and only if you have a certified licence and for the military.
@993HQ2K2yrs2Y
Only specific people should have access such as farmers.
Yes, but heavily regulated
@98YDX2R2yrs2Y
No, however, if someone buys an Adler A110 Lever-Action Shotgun, their criminal records should be checked, before permitted. They should be allowed to handle, and carry one, only for self defence.
@98X8DNJ2yrs2Y
@98WYKNW2yrs2Y
No, but the gun should only be allowed to be used for commercial hunting licence holders.
@99KFM2T2yrs2Y
Yes it should be banned, there is no real need for it (farmers that defend their land against foxes and other pests can use rifles if they have to)
@99KCJLH2yrs2Y
yes and make it a criminal offence to have one
@99GMN592yrs2Y
No, but control the posession heavily
@99DKVX92yrs2Y
The government should ban access to this weapon to the public, but only allow this for politics.
@9992TJ32yrs2Y
no because we need to make Australia great again.
For only hunting purposes, and create different licenses that are hard to obtain.
@9BWTVM62yrs2Y
Bring back guns, i want to live in a cod lobby
this guns has good fire rate and god damge
@99YW5YP2yrs2Y
Yes, and ban all firearms
Not unless mass shootings have happened or begin to happen involving this gun that either wouldn't have happened or would have been less severe without it.
In general, I'm very in favour of our tight gun laws. If anything, less police should constantly carry firearms too.
@98LDNWJ2yrs2Y
No and make fire arms constitutionalally protected like in the us
@95S5PJY2yrs2Y
Add restrictions to use eg: licensing, background checks etc
They should only be using guns for war or any threats against our country but the use of guns shouldn't be used for public.
@95GWT562yrs2Y
Guns should only be with the police.
@944KFHF3yrs3Y
No, but only police officers should be able carry guns.
@942VKVG3yrs3Y
Yes, but allow farmers the choice to own one if they’re dealing with pests as it is their right to protect their crops/ livestock.
@93YB4MP3yrs3Y
It should only be imported for military purposes
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